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Activity: The Problem of Vague Statements (Desserts & Horoscopes)
This contains two difference activities that help show students the problem with vague statements. The first makes statements about students’ personality based on their dessert selection. The second activity uses horoscopes.
Thinking Scientifically; Vague Statements
Author: Gary Lewandowski
Monmouth University
Posted: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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